A user shared their 2+ years progress on Oral Dutasteride and Sublingual Minoxidil for hairloss. Another user asked about the form of Minoxidil used sublingually.
Finasteride can take over a year to show results, with some users seeing significant improvements after 1.5 to 3.5 years. Patience is key, and combining treatments like minoxidil may help.
The user shared progress pictures after using topical finasteride, minoxidil, and tretinoin for about 9 months, along with weekly microneedling, cold showers, and a diet free of processed foods. They reported no side effects.
A user shared progress pictures after almost 5 months of using oral minoxidil and finasteride for hairloss. Despite initial heavy shedding, they noticed improved hair density at the crown.
A 37-year-old shared 3 months of hairloss progress using HIMS oral finasteride, minoxidil, biotin, dermarolling, and ketoconazole shampoo. They noticed reduced shedding, no significant side effects, and advised against using Nutrafol.
The user has accepted their hairloss and uses finasteride and minoxidil, with past use of RU58841 and dutasteride. They seek advice on supplements to slow down graying hair.
The user started taking finasteride 1.5 years ago with some success in stopping hairloss but no regrowth, and is now experiencing increased hairloss after a recent operation, questioning if the medication stopped working or if the hairloss is temporary. They are considering switching to a different treatment and seeking advice.
The user reports hair regrowth using Dutasteride, oral and topical Minoxidil, RU58841, a derma stamp, and a derma roller, attributing their knowledge to this forum. They did not try Finasteride and note a difference in hair quality between new growth and existing hair.
A user is experiencing hairloss and has been using topical finasteride for 3.5 months, with increased shedding for 2.5 months. They are also using ketoconazole shampoo, low-level laser therapy, scalp massage, and rosemary oil, and are seeking reassurance and advice on whether prolonged shedding is normal and if others have had positive outcomes with finasteride.
A user suspects low iron might be causing hairloss and plans to get tested. They doubt low iron is the issue due to a balanced diet but want to rule it out.
A 21-year-old experienced hormone changes after using self-made topical finasteride for hairloss, including a 20% decrease in DHT, a 47% increase in testosterone, and a 39% increase in estradiol. The user previously used minoxidil and microneedling but is now seeking ways to balance hormones, possibly through supplements or dosage adjustments.
The user has been using 1mg finasteride daily for 6 months, inconsistently applies minoxidil, uses rosemary oil occasionally, and Nizoral shampoo twice a week for hairloss. They're unsure if the perceived progress is due to hair growth or increased volume, and are considering using minoxidil more frequently.
The user has been using 1mg finasteride daily for 10 months and minoxidil once a day for 7 months to treat hairloss, but has seen minimal improvement. They recently started applying 0.05% tretinoin before minoxidil and incorporated dutasteride twice a week into their regimen.
The user "dsx460" shared their progress pictures of hair regrowth using a combination of topical finasteride, minoxidil, microneedling, and a keto diet. They are happy with the progress and hope for further improvement.
A user shared their positive experience with a hair transplant in Turkey, where they received 3500 grafts. They started using finasteride, minoxidil, biotin, and ajuga reptans supplements after one month, and posted progress pictures at 1, 2, and 6 months post-transplant.
The user "ajsr8" shared their story of hairloss despite being on treatments. They started using finasteride in 2019 and later tried topical minoxidil, but it didn't seem to work. They also experienced side effects from other treatments. They are considering cutting off their hair and stopping the medications if there is no improvement in three months. Other users suggested trying different treatments and getting a blood test to check for underlying conditions.
Trans woman experiences hair thinning despite low testosterone and treatments like finasteride and microneedling. Possible causes discussed include past eating disorder and current stack of medications and supplements.
The effects of hairloss on mental health, treatments such as finasteride, minoxidil, RU58841 and microneedling red light therapy, and the realization that while treating hairloss can be beneficial, it does not solve all underlying insecurities.
A user switched from RU58841 to Pyrilutamide for hairloss treatment after experiencing side effects and continued hair shedding with RU. They are now losing hair faster with Pyrilutamide and questioning if they should revert to RU58841.
The conversation discusses how to mix pyrilutamide for hairloss treatment, suggesting a mixture of 500mg pyrilutamide with 70% ethanol and 30% propylene glycol, and a potential application dose of 1mL. The user has not personally used pyrilutamide but has researched its preparation and application based on others' experiences.
So maybe vitamin D is important here
This conversation discussed the user's successful results from a combination of treatments, including finasteride, minoxidil, ketozolin shampoo, Vitamin D and biotin. The discussion also included advice about frequency and dosages for these treatments.
The conversation is about using topical melatonin for hairloss treatment. Users discuss their experiences and results with topical melatonin, Minoxidil, finasteride, and RU58841.
A user's experience with treating hairloss using finasteride and minoxidil, as well as advice from other users that they should try finasteride alone first before committing to minoxidil.
The conversation discusses CRISPR-on & CRISPR-off as a potential cure for baldness, contrasting it with hair cloning and other treatments like Minoxidil, finasteride, and RU58841. It also mentions the potential of mRNA for gene expression control and the prioritization of gene editing for severe genetic conditions.
The conversation discusses the potential positive effects of melatonin on hair growth. The original poster plans to try both oral and topical melatonin and is seeking recommendations for a good source.
A user reported that taking iron polymaltose significantly reduced their hairloss. They also mentioned hairloss due to DHT and asked if hairloss from iron deficiency is permanent or temporary.